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Community power advocates excited to see progress on New Hampshire rules

The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission is finalizing community power rules that would allow municipalities to replace distribution utilities as the default procurer of electricity for residents and businesses.

By Lisa Prevost . 23 June 2022
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Commentary: Local officials step up efforts to cut existing buildings’ massive carbon footprint

More cities are joining the new White House coalition to meet net-zero goals and slow climate change, writes guest commentator Matt Donath.

By Matt Donath . 23 June 2022
Clean energy

These generators can switch from running on fossil fuels to clean fuels

Mainspring Energy’s “flexible-fuel” on-site generators could make it much easier for customers to clean up their act as hydrogen and ammonia fuels become increasingly available.

By Jeff St. John . 23 June 2022
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On Washington’s Colville reservation, solar-powered microfarm looks to prove model to boost food, energy sovereignty

Two geodesic domes will house Washington state’s first “agrivoltaics” project, an emerging niche that combines agriculture and solar photovoltaics to provide dual uses for land.

By John Stang . 22 June 2022
Air travel

ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-powered test plane is nearly ready for takeoff

The California startup will fly its 19-seat prototype in the U.K. and U.S. this summer as the aviation industry searches for zero-emissions fuels.

By Maria Gallucci . 22 June 2022
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N.C. Supreme Court rules in favor of solar access, against homeowners association

The 4-3, bipartisan ruling could impact thousands of developments statewide. “It opens the door to a good chunk of people” who may have previously been denied approval for solar projects, one installer said.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 21 June 2022
Solar

Is US solar ready to prove its panels aren’t made with Uyghur forced labor?

A new federal law meant to combat mistreatment of Uyghurs in China means that importers of solar panels must demonstrate a clean supply chain.

By Emma Foehringer Merchant . 21 June 2022
EV charging

Schneider Electric buys EV Connect to open up its EV-charging options

Charging an EV needs to be as simple as filling a gas tank or using an ATM card. Open-standards-based software can bridge the technology gaps.

By Jeff St. John . 21 June 2022
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Eye on Utilities: Ohio utilities and policymakers facing heat

A FirstEnergy end run may help it score approval of a settlement agreement, and more from this month’s Eye on Utilities newsletter.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 21 June 2022
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Virginia governor rolls back plastics phase-out, seeking to court recycling

An executive order this spring by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin trumpeted efforts to boost recycling, but it also eliminated a commitment by his predecessor to phase out single-use plastics at state agencies and universities.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 21 June 2022